heavenward

Example Sentences

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“In all the frequent troubles of our days / A God gave compensation — more his praise / In looking sky- and heavenward as duty / In sunshine and in virtue and in beauty.”

From Los Angeles Times

It also likely prompted him to spend some time afterward, gazing heavenward in gratitude.

From Los Angeles Times

With a few deep breaths, the hospital chaplain at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center sends some words heavenward:

From Los Angeles Times

Elbows at their ribs, palms out, they rise, their faces tilted heavenward, open to the sky.

From New York Times

A copy of Warner E. Sallman’s “Head of Christ” painting hung in her home, depicting a gentle Jesus with blue eyes turned heavenward and dark blond hair cascading over his shoulders in waves.

From Washington Post